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Conn. one step closer to statewide farm-to-school program

 By FSD Staff on May 11, 2016

The legislation, which now awaits Gov. Dannel Malloy’s signature, would require the state’s departments of agriculture and education to develop such programs in public schools.

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Criticism mounts over proposal to restrict free-lunch program in schools

By Kelly Killian on May 06, 2016

Public pushback is escalating over a less-publicized proposal in Congress that would make it harder for schools in high-poverty areas to offer free breakfast and lunch to all of their students.

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3 things keeping FSDs up at night: Budget-busters edition

By Kelly Killian on May 06, 2016

FSDs have more than just administrators to answer to when it comes to renovation purchases—but that’s not the only news causing sleepless nights this week.

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Colo. could restrict access to breakfast-after-the-bell program

By FSD Staff on May 06, 2016

Proposed changes to the state's free school breakfast program could cut off nearly 16,000 students, according to an advocacy group.

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NJ governor mandates all public schools test water supply

By FSD Staff on May 04, 2016

The initiative could lead to some maneuvering on behalf of foodservice departments if high lead levels are detected.

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FDA unveils menu-labeling enforcement start, final requirements

By Alaina Lancaster on May 04, 2016

The agency set a date and spelled out the once-vague guidelines.

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Wis. research group proposes expanding NSLP to colleges

By FSD Staff on Apr. 29, 2016

Expanding the federal program to include low-income college students would increase their chances of graduating, Wisconsin Hope Lab says.

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La. Senate passes bill to implement farm-to-school programs

By FSD Staff on Apr. 27, 2016

The legislation, which has moved on to the House, would require the state’s departments of agriculture and education to develop such programs in public schools.

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26 senators sponsor bill to help schools with lead problems

By Bianca N. Herron on Apr. 22, 2016

The legislation inspired by Flint, Mich., would establish a grant program to help schools test water for lead contamination and provide relief for affected districts.

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Bill includes funding to study Child Nutrition Programs reporting requirements

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 19, 2016

Today, a full committee will review this year's House Agriculture Appropriations bill, which includes $1 million toward studying more efficient Child Nutrition Programs reporting requirements.

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